The Church of St Peter and St Simon-the-Apostle is located at 525 Bloor St E (between Sherbourne St and Parliament St on the south side) in the St James Town neighbourhood of Toronto.
Built in 1887, the church was designed by architects Strickland & Symons. The Parish Hall and first Rectory were added in 1906 and designed by architect Eden Smith. The church received heritage status from the City of Toronto in 1974 and Ontario Heritage Trust four years later.
The Church of St Peter and St Simon-the-Apostle Photos
Church of St. Simon-the-Apostle
“The Anglican parish of St. Simon-the-Apostle was founded in 1883. The congregation first worshipped in the chapel of St. James-the-Less, Parliament St, until this church, by architects Strickland and Symons, was completed in 1887. Five years later it was enlarged to twice its original capacity. The parish hall and first rectory, designed by architect Eden Smith, were built in 1906. St. Simon’s Church has served as spiritual home to many Toronotians, and its choir of men and boys has been renowned for its excellence.”
Toronto Historical Board 1982
SOURCE
- City of Toronto Heritage Register: 525 Bloor St E
- Ontario Heritage Trust: 525 Bloor St E
- Heritage Toronto plaque
- Landmarks of Toronto: Volume 4 by J Ross Robertson (1904), pgs 96-99
- Current Photos: Denise Marie for TorontoJourney416
- Vintage Photos: Toronto Public Library